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Ag Extension requests small vehicle replacement, adjusts travel and supply lines; 4‑H budget tweaks noted
Summary
Nikki Ennis and Joanne Agnelli from Ag Extension told the commissioners they need to increase vehicle repair and vehicle replacement authority and corrected part‑time salary coding for a staff member; 4‑H bookkeeping changes and a mislabeled line item were flagged for correction.
Nikki Ennis and Joanne Agnelli of the Bennett County Ag Extension presented a largely steady budget with a few targeted adjustments: increasing vehicle repair authority to cover unexpected tire costs from the prior year, adding funds to correct a part‑time/full‑time salary miscode, and rolling forward $30,000 previously identified for a vehicle purchase (the department said fleet staff will advise on exact needs).
Ennis said the office will add a line for hostess supplies to cover county training and office meetings (previously charged to 4‑H funds) so 4‑H program funds are not used for general office hospitality. She also noted staffing increases coming in August (a new FCS educator) will likely increase travel and professional development demand but the office expects not to max out the requested travel authority.
On 4‑H, the presenters said a contract‑services line balance was a data‑entry error and that the first salary line for a staff member was coded at a part‑time rate and needs correction to full‑time. Commissioners asked procurement/fleet staff to verify vehicle replacement timing and specifications to ensure the replacement aligns with county fleet plans and safety guidelines (the prior debate over 15‑passenger vans remains relevant). No formal approvals were recorded; staff will adjust entries and coordinate with fleet management.
